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G397 VFJ

1990 Peugeot 205

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,492 mi
Last recorded179,492 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2007
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG397 VFJ
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2007 179,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2006 172,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres close to limit

Slight damage to offside front inner wing

headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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G397 VFJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 101,760 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G397 VFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 36 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G397 VFJ registered?

G397 VFJ is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 13 March 1990.

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